This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager based in the United States.

This is a strategic procurement leadership opportunity for an experienced sourcing professional to optimize supplier partnerships, drive value creation, and support business growth.
The role focuses on developing and executing sourcing strategies across complex spend categories, including technology and SaaS-related investments.
You will influence commercial decisions by combining market insights, data analysis, negotiation expertise, and strong stakeholder collaboration.
The position offers the opportunity to shape procurement practices, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business impact.
Working with cross-functional teams and senior leaders, you will manage high-value sourcing initiatives and build long-term supplier relationships.
This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex business challenges.

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and delivering cost optimization, risk reduction, and business value across key categories.

• Own end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, from opportunity identification and planning through RFP/RFQ execution, supplier evaluation, negotiation, selection, and implementation.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned indirect and technology spend categories, including SaaS and other critical business services.
• Lead complex contract negotiations covering commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and supplier agreements while balancing cost, quality, risk, and business objectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Technology, and business teams to define requirements and align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through performance reviews, issue resolution, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic partnership management.
• Analyze spend data, demand forecasts, supplier performance, and market trends to identify opportunities and inform category strategies.
• Track sourcing outcomes, savings initiatives, compliance objectives, and procurement performance metrics.
• Establish and promote procurement best practices, tools, processes, and standards across the organization.
• Monitor market developments, industry benchmarks, and regulatory considerations to improve total cost of ownership and sourcing decisions.
• Ensure supplier engagements and sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, risk management frameworks, and business requirements.
• Lead executive-level discussions with senior stakeholders, translating complex supplier and commercial topics into clear recommendations and decisions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced strategic sourcing professional with strong procurement expertise, negotiation capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or related functions, including ownership of complex sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Proven experience developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business value and cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating spend data, market intelligence, supplier performance, and business requirements.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, resolving performance issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior executives, including Finance, Legal, Technology, and business leaders.
• Strong negotiation, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, operate independently, and deliver results in a remote environment.
• Experience with technology, SaaS, or indirect procurement categories is highly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience will also be considered.

• Fully remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.
• Competitive base salary range depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Eligibility for equity awards based on experience, performance, and location.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact sourcing initiatives that influence business strategy and operational efficiency.
• Collaborative environment working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to develop and implement innovative procurement strategies and processes.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, growth, and employee empowerment.
• Flexible work model built around trust, autonomy, and distributed collaboration.